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Sky TV when claiming benefit?

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MamaCaz Thu 29-Jun-17 20:48:22

Phoenix, i am only guessing, having no real knowledge of this, but if the answer was 'yes', perhaps they would then want to know if the subscription was still with the contract period. If it was, the claimant would not be able to opt out without a financial penalty, so maybe that enters into the calculation?

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phoenix Thu 29-Jun-17 20:47:42

Thanks roses, I did wonder. Would they not allow you to opt out if circumstances changed? Just think that if someone was really struggling, the money spent on Sky could be better used.

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Grannyknot Thu 29-Jun-17 20:45:39

Sky is a luxury because there are cheaper multi or subscription channels a-plenty nowadays e.g. Netflix is under £10 a month.

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rosesarered Thu 29-Jun-17 20:42:51

Yes Phoenix it's an annual contract that would have to be fulfilled, so could not be classed as a luxury.At least, ours is !

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phoenix Thu 29-Jun-17 20:36:30

Did you know that when filling in an income and expenditure form to claim benefits, there is a box for television subscriptions, i.e. Sky packages?

It would seem (and I'm choosing my words carefully) that it is regarded as an outgoing that is taken into consideration.

Surely it should be regarded as a luxury, non essential expense?

I must admit we have never had Sky, so don't know about the situation with regard to contract etc, so usual Phoenix disclaimer of "could be wrong, often am" !

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